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Customs Broker
A customs broker is a person or company licensed by CBP to transact customs business for others, for example to file entries and pay duties.
What does Customs Broker mean?
CBP defines a customs broker as a person licensed under 19 CFR part 111 to transact customs business on behalf of others. Customs business covers entry, classification, valuation, payment of duties, and refunds or drawback (19 CFR 111.1).
An individual needs U.S. citizenship, a minimum age of 21, good moral character and a passing grade of 75 percent on the broker exam. A company needs at least one licensed officer (19 CFR 111.11).
A broker needs a national permit to transact customs business throughout the customs territory of the United States (19 CFR 111.19). The broker acts for each client under a power of attorney.
The importer stays liable for the duties. If an importer pays a broker and the broker does not pay CBP, the importer still owes the duties (19 CFR 141.1(b)).
What does it mean for your shipment?
Allied CHB Inc. is a licensed customs broker in Rahway, New Jersey, with CBP filer code 9AJ. Ask any broker how it pays your duties to CBP, for example by ACH from your own account or on the broker's statement.
Allied CHB, licensed customs broker, CBP filer code 9AJ.
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Trade News about Customs Broker
- Sep 25CBP moves organization broker license applications to eCBP portal
- Sep 23Customs brokers must complete 20 hours of continuing education by January 31, 2027
- Sep 21Customs broker permit user fee rises to $190.88 on October 1, 2026
- Aug 18CBP Urged Importers to Check ACH Enrollment to Avoid Refund Rejections
- Aug 10CBP extended ACAS full enforcement deadline to May 2027
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